Former EDF Chief: European Officers Unprepared for War Before Ukraine

General Martin Herem, former commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, stated that the long period of peace in Western Europe after WWII left its officer corps unprepared for modern warfare, a reality exposed by the Ukraine conflict.

28 Jul, 07:34 — 28 Jul, 07:34

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Former EDF chief: European army officers were like cartoon characters before Ukraine war

The lengthy post-World War Two peace and growth Western Europe enjoyed left an officer corps unprepared for war, former Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander General Martin Herem said.

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